Khronos
- Designer Arnaud Urbon , Ludovic Vialla
- Publisher Matagot , Boosterbox.nl , Edge Entertainment , Heidelberger Spieleverlag , Korea Boardgames
- Illustration Jean-Claude Adelmand , Geoffrey Stepourenko
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Players take the role of powerful lords competing for influence across three different time periods on separate boards. Building military, religious, and civil structures, you manage your domains while using time travel to move your pawns and shift buildings between eras. The game lasts seven turns with scoring phases at turns four and seven based on control in the medieval, renaissance, and modern boards, creating dynamic conflicts across time.
Who Is This Game For?
Khronos is a medium-weight game for 2 to 5 players aged 10 and up. It suits gamers who enjoy multi-layered strategic planning and managing influence across several boards. The approximately 90-minute playtime requires patience and some experience with area control and hand management mechanics. Beginners may find the time travel and multi-board coordination challenging.
How It Works
Each turn, players use four action cards to place building tiles or move their adventurer pawns through time across three game boards. Control of domains is determined by area majority in military, religious, or civil buildings. The multiple maps mechanic means buildings influence different eras, and players earn profits at set turns based on their dominance on each board.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Ludovic Vialla and Arnaud Urbon, Khronos won the 2008 Games Magazine Best New Advanced Strategy Game. Its blend of area majority, hand management, and multiple maps creates a unique time travel strategy experience. The tile placement on three time-layered boards offers a distinctive twist compared to other fantasy strategy games.
Awards
- 2008 Games Magazine Best New Advanced Strategy Game — Winner
Pro
- Innovative time travel with multiple maps
- Combination of area majority and hand management
- Winner of 2008 Games Magazine Best New Advanced Strategy Game
- Rich strategic options across three eras
Contra
- Complex rules require study
- No solo mode, only 2-5 players
- 90-minute playtime demands patience
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in a fantasy world spanning medieval, renaissance, and modern eras. Three boards depict the same region across different ages, where players construct military, religious, and civil buildings.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding control across eras and plan your time travel moves carefully to maximize points.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Khronos supports 2 to 5 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 90 minutes, plus setup time.
What prior experience do I need?
It's a medium-weight game requiring familiarity with hand management and area majority.
How does this compare to similar games?
Khronos stands out by using three boards simultaneously with time travel mechanics for deep strategic play.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and duration, it's better suited for experienced players aged 10 and up rather than young families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of multiple maps with area majority and hand management is unique.
Fazit
Khronos is a challenging strategy game with an innovative time travel mechanism. It's recommended for players who enjoy complex multi-level strategies and have the patience for 90-minute sessions.
